The nameRainier
Rainier is a Germanic name of princes and mountains.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
Rainier comes from the Germanic ragin, "counsel", and hari, "army".
Origin
French, from Germanic.
History
Prince Rainier III of Monaco married Grace Kelly in 1956, the year the name reached its best American rank, 2608th. Mount Rainier in Washington State was named after a British admiral.
Famous people named Rainier
- Rainier III, prince of Monaco
Popularity of the name Rainier
Rainier in the United States
Rainier was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 282 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Rainier. Its rise began around 1956, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Rainier in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 41 births a year on average, against 35 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Rainier
Names from the same generation as Rainier, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rainier mean?
Rainier comes from the Germanic ragin, "counsel", and hari, "army".
What is the origin of the name Rainier?
French, from Germanic.
Is Rainier a girl's or a boy's name?
Rainier is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Rainier?
In 2024, Rainier was the 3996th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 27 births.
What are good sibling names for Rainier?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Delphine, Noemie, Aurélie and Roseline for a sister, Mikko, Laurent, Alphonse and Yves for a brother.
Who are famous people named Rainier?
Rainier III, prince of Monaco.